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When driving my 2000 coop at 40mph, if I floor it the car spins sideways out of control. Anybody have this problem? It's an auto.
Last edited by bobharp; Apr 16, 2007 at 06:34 PM.
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A4 stock car will not spin the tires or go out of control when you floor it going 40 mph. I know, I've tried it.
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If the TCS is working it really should counteract that. Do you have any DIC codes? That may tell you if there's a TCS problem. And, do you have active handling?
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If the traction control doesn't act fast enough to stop it from spinning another way to reduce the spinning at upshift or downshift is to add % to the torque management---Most people take most of it out to give them some extra kick however on some cars--especially modded ones some should be left alone or increased--For example on my modded '98 A4 when drag racing I have to add about 10% above the stock setting in 1st to keep it from spinning itself out--Stock is about 28% and I kept adding % until it just barks them a touch-- Ended up about 36%--At 1st when i had it at the stock setting--it spun out and i just missed backing it into a tree at the 1-2 shift !!!!------Be careful--
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If you've got this problem, it will also spin the tires when shifting from 1st to 2nd when keeping it floored. It gets really exciting when you're going around a slight curve during the shift.
